Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 9 December 1992
Aircraft Type: IRMA/Britten-Norman BN-2B-27 Islander
Owner/operator: Aero Sudpacifico
Registration Number: XA-RML
Location: near Uruapan Airport (UPN) –
ÿ Mexico
Phase of Flight: Initial climb
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 9 / Occupants: 9
Component Affected: EngineEngine
Category: Accident
An Islander aircraft experienced a loss of control during a tight turn after takeoff, resulting in an over-weight operation. The engine likely failed, leading to a loss of control and potential impact.An Islander aircraft experienced a loss of control during a tight turn after takeoff, resulting in an over-weight operation. The engine likely failed, leading to a loss of control and potential impact.
Description
The pilot of the Islander lost control in a tight turn after takeoff. The engine probably failed and the aircraft was operated at a weight over the MTOW.
Primary Cause
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